POKER NEWS

05 September 2013

PKR Launches Hand Replayer
PKR Launches Hand Replayer

Three-dimensional online poker room PKR.com has added to its range of software features with the launch on a new hand replayer.

04 September 2013

WCGRider and Sauce123 in HU Challenge
WCGRider and Sauce123 in HU Challenge

By Eve Goodman

In an announcement yesterday that saw flocks of railbirds go from zero to a slavering frenzy in approximately 1.5 seconds, Douglas ‘WCGRider’ Polk confirmed that he would be entering into a Heads-Up challenge with high-stakes warrior Ben ‘Sauce123’ Sulsky. What’s more, the challenge will carry a six-figure side bet.

US Senator caught playing poker during Syria debate
US Senator caught playing poker during Syria debate

American politician John McCain has always had a reputation for being, well, a bit different from his colleagues in the US Senate.

Laak Amongst Leaders in WPT Finale
Laak Amongst Leaders in WPT Finale

Phil Laak will headline the final table of this year's WPT Legends event in California despite not actually headlining the chip counts. However, the American pro is arguably the best known player at the left in the tournament and when the finale begins later today he'll certainly be in contention for the title.

Gerard Pique Exits EPT Barcelona
Gerard Pique Exits EPT Barcelona

Although a few late stragglers helping to push the final number of runners in this year's PokerStars EPT Barcelona Main Event to 1,234 the tournament was unable to clinch the tour's overall attendance record.

2013 English Poker Open Cancelled
2013 English Poker Open Cancelled

The 2013 English Poker Open has been cancelled. Tournament sponsors RakeTheRake.com confirmed the news yesterday, blaming it on “unforeseen scheduling issues this year”. The event was due to take place at Aspers Stratford later this month.

€80k GTD in Sunday Surprise
€80k GTD in Sunday Surprise

After sending last week's winner to examine the archeological delights of Jordan, Winamax Poker is returning to more familiar territory for this week's Sunday Surprise.

03 September 2013

Laak's Lustre Keeps His WPT Dream Alive
Laak's Lustre Keeps His WPT Dream Alive

Another busy day of action inside California's Bicycle Casino saw 71 players return for Day 3 of the WPT Legends of Poker Main Event.

Duta Tops EPT Barcelona's Day 1B Crowd
Duta Tops EPT Barcelona's Day 1B Crowd

Day 1B of the PokerStars EPT Barcelona's Main Event came to a conclusion late yesterday evening and when the sound of riffling chips had finally dissipated the 708 starters had been cut to 440.

Soenke wins Estrellas Barcelona
Soenke wins Estrellas Barcelona

Combining the Barcelona leg of the PokerStars Estrellas Poker Tour with the opening event of the new EPT season has proved to be something of a masterstroke with a massive, record-breaking field of 1,798 runner taking to the tables.